What happened at night (Thiam)(Rewriting)

Chapter 28

Previously on What happened at night

Liam's Pov

As Theo began to feed Parker, I found myself thinking again about what we had talked about earlier. The future. What was next for us as a family? I wasn't sure exactly what the next step would be, but for the first time in a while, I felt ready to start thinking about it. We had so many possibilities ahead of us. And no matter what came next, I knew we'd be okay.

"Let's talk more about this tonight," I said, breaking the silence as I glanced over at Theo. "About the future. We'll figure it out together."

Theo looked at me, his eyes soft with understanding. "Yeah, we will. Together."

And I believed it. Together, we could handle anything.

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Theo's Pov

November 18th

It felt like time was moving both too fast and too slow at the same time. It was hard to believe that Thanksgiving was just a few days away. I'd been thinking about the holiday for a while now, even if it didn't feel like it was quite real yet. Between the excitement of Parker's development and the normal, everyday hustle and bustle, the reality of the holiday season was sneaking up on me faster than I could prepare.

We had decided to host Thanksgiving this year. It seemed like the right thing to do, especially with Parker getting older. I wanted to make memories for her, even if she wasn't old enough to remember them yet. And I wanted us to have a reason to gather with family and friends, to share a meal and give thanks for everything we had—especially the little things.

I was in the kitchen now, trying to focus on the task at hand. I was chopping vegetables for the stuffing, my mind wandering a little as I thought about how quickly things had changed. A year ago, I never would have imagined we'd be hosting Thanksgiving. Hell, a year ago, I was still trying to get used to the idea of being a dad, of being in a family. But here we were, with our beautiful daughter, a home full of love, and a holiday to prepare for. And while the thought of cooking a huge meal for everyone made me nervous, it also filled me with excitement.

"You know, it's November 18th, right?" Liam's voice broke through my thoughts, and I turned to find him standing in the doorway, a teasing smile on his face. "We still have a few days before the big day."

I laughed, shaking my head. "I know. But I've got to get a head start. You know how hectic things can get. Plus, I want to make sure everything's perfect."

Liam raised an eyebrow, stepping into the kitchen and grabbing the bread I'd set aside for the stuffing. "Perfect? You're going all out, huh?"

"Well, we're hosting for the first time. It has to be good," I said, giving him a pointed look.

"You've got this, Theo," he said, walking over to the counter and setting the bread down next to me. "But, hey, no pressure. You know it's all about the people. Not just the food."

I smiled at him, appreciating the reassurance. "Yeah, I know. It's just... I want everything to go smoothly. For us, for Parker. I want to make some good memories."

"We'll make memories no matter what," Liam said, leaning in to press a kiss to my temple. "Don't stress. Parker will remember it all through us, and that's all that matters."

I leaned into him, grateful for the quiet moment. I needed to remember that. It wasn't about perfection; it was about being together, about being present. And in that moment, with Parker in her playpen in the living room, Liam and I were doing just that.